Roja (Philippine TV series)
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| Genre | Action Drama |
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| Opening theme | "Roja" by Maymay Entrata & LPR |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Producer | Rosselle Soldao-Gannaban |
| Production locations | Cagraray, Albay |
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| Running time | 20–36 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
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| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | November 24, 2025 – present |
Roja (transl. Red) is a 2025 Philippine action drama television series created by ABS-CBN Studios and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. Directed by Lawrence Fajardo, Andoy Ranay, Raymund Ocampo, and Rico Navarro, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri. The series premiered on November 24, 2025 on the Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block.
Premise
Set in the resort of La Playa Roja, Liam (Donny Pangilinan), the head chef, and Olsen (Kyle Echarri), the security guard, have a long-standing friendship. Their friendship fell apart as Liam discovered his father's affair with another woman. One night, an armed group took hostages and controlled all across the resort. Liam and Olsen are forced to confront their misunderstanding and join forces in combat to save themselves and their families.[1]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Donny Pangilinan[2] as Liam Roja: The head chef of La Playa Roja who had a rift against his father and Olsen.
- Kyle Echarri[2] as Olsen Bonifacio: One of the security guards of La Playa Roja, who had a rift with Liam, due to their misunderstandings.
- Maymay Entrata[2] as Luna Javier: Liam and Olsen's friend and the sous chef of La Playa Roja.
- Janice de Belen[2] as Rowena "Wendy" Bonifacio: Olsen's mother
- Joel Torre[2] as Emil "Uno" Padua: The leader of an armed group, who had a dispute between him and Magnus six years ago, and decided to takeover the entire resort.
- Raymond Bagatsing[2] as Magnus Roja: The co-owner of La Playa Roja, Liam's father, and Greta's husband.
- Lorna Tolentino[2] as Greta Roja: The co-owner of La Playa Roja, Liam's mother, and Magnus's wife.
Recurring cast
- Nikki Valdez[3] as Arch. Minerva "Minnie" del Rosario
- Cris Villanueva[3] as Engr. Michael "Mike" del Rosario
- Zia Grace[3] as Maddie del Rosario
- Sandy Andolong[3] as Concepcion "Conney" Alegre-Murillo
- Robert Seña[3] as Dr. Jessie Murillo
- Levi Ignacio[3] as Chief Ruben "Ben" Bonifacio
- Rubi Rubi[3] as Happy Capinpin
- Inka Magnaye[3] as Love Balastigue
- Vangie Castillo[3] as Grace Magno
- Sophie Reyes[3] as Joy Beltran
- Rikki Mae Davao[3] as Smile Dueñas
- Rans Rifol as Claire Alegre
- Kobie Brown[3] as Mark Anthony "Macky" Maristela
- Maika Rivera[3] as Rita Prudencio
- Benedict Cua as Christopher "Boss Topak" Casares
- Iñigo Jose[3] as John Obadiah "Jabbas" Cheng
- Marc Abaya[3] as Lucas "Dos" Esteban
- Bernard Palanca[3] as Dado "Tres" Menor
- Harvey Bautista[3] as Ian "Kwatro" Menor
- Gello Marquez[3] as Bobong "Cinco" Aguas
- Lou Yanong[3] as Gwen "Sais" Zaragosa
- Kai Montinola[3] as Isabella "Ice" Mercado
- AC Bonifacio[3] as Juliana "Jules" Santos
- Emilio Daez[3] as Benedict "Bogs" Lim
- Xilhouete as Rolando "Mama Ona" Chan
- Floyd Tena[3] as P/Capt. Jericho Jacinto
- Raven Molina[3] as Police Officer Cariaso
- Igi Boy Flores[3] as Fin Muñoz
Guest cast
- Yassi Pressman[4] as Ayen Padua: Magnus' mistress, she is the reason why Liam and Olsen's friendship was ruined badly.
- Ejay Falcon[3] as PLt. Rodrigo Areza
- Enzo Pineda as Marco Murillo
- Michelle Vito as Kianna Murillo
- Bart Guingona as Major Domingo
- Gardo Versoza
Episodes
| No. [5] | Title | TV title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Welcome to La Playa Roja" | "Welcome to La Playa Roja" | November 24, 2025 | |
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Set in the resort of La Playa Roja, all the chefs, staff, security, and managers are prepping for many special visitors. However, Liam, the head chef, has been planning on leaving the resort because of the rift between him and his father, Magnus, & his former close friend and a security guard, Olsen. Six years ago, while Liam was leaving for school, his father had an affair with another woman, Ayen. After Liam's mother, Greta, was angered by what Magnus did, he wrongfully blamed Liam for the family dispute. Afterwards, their friendship between Olsen and Liam had slowly fallen apart due to their misunderstandings. On the present day, wealthy families, influencers, and other guests had arrived at the resort. Unbeknownst to all the guests and security guards, Dos, one of its members of an armed group led by Uno, has gone undercover as a pastor. He was wandering across the resort, awaiting a planned surprise takeover of the resort at night. | ||||
| 2 | "True Intentions" | "First Blood" | November 25, 2025 | |
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An esteemed guest draws scrutiny from an employee. Liam reveals his school plans to his disapproving father, while Olsen gets a new assignment. | ||||
| 3 | "The Guest is Always Right" | "The Guests" | November 26, 2025 | |
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Luna tries to broker a truce between Olsen and Liam as he prepares to leave for New York. Guests are bewildered when Wi-Fi and phone signals go down. | ||||
| 4 | "The Siege" | "Hostage" | November 27, 2025 | |
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A shocking turn of events sends the resort into a panic as a masked group of assassins confront the guests - and call them by name. | ||||
| 5 | "Unlikely Tandem" | "Survival Begins" | November 28, 2025 | |
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Tensions continue to rise at the resort as the situation worsens. After a difficult confrontation, Liam and Olsen agree to put the past behind them. | ||||
| 6 | "Money Makes the World Go Round" | "First Kill" | December 1, 2025 | |
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On the beach, Liam and Olsen intercept Uno's team and rescue someone dear to both of them. A group of influencers discuss their escape plan. | ||||
| 7 | "A Kink in the Plans" | "Ransom" | December 2, 2025 | |
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Liam's worried parents speculate about his whereabouts. Uno's team forces a couple staying at the resort to call a relative for help. | ||||
| 8 | "SOS" | "Bravery" | December 3, 2025 | |
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Ben and Wendy suspect the operation may be an inside job. Luna guides a father and daughter safely across the resort after a heartbreaking incident. | ||||
| 9 | "Sins from the Past" | "Imagination" | December 4, 2025 | |
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A call from local authorities offers hope to the captives. From a hidden spot, Luna, Liam and Olsen keep an eye on Uno's brutality in the dining room. | ||||
| 10 | "Betrayals" | "Surrender" | December 5, 2025 | |
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When Liam won't talk, Uno threatens to use his parents as leverage. Meanwhile, Wendy reflects on a painful choice she made years ago. | ||||
| 11 | "A Dangerous Ruse" | "Pretend" | December 8, 2025 | |
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Uno and his crew try to deceive law enforcement officials when they arrive to investigate the call from Liam - who has another backup plan. | ||||
| 12 | "Bloody Steak" | "SOS" | December 9, 2025 | |
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Olsen searches for Dr. Morillo to tend to his injured mother, while authorities continue to scour the island and question the nervous guests. | ||||
| 13 | "An Invitation to a Party" | "Celebration" | December 10, 2025 | |
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A jubilant Uno forces the captives to celebrate a win, while Olsen tackles a key member of the gang. Liam faces punishment from Gwen. | ||||
| 14 | "Hidden Intentions" | "Sniper Down" | December 11, 2025 | |
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Mangus and Liam share a rare heartfelt moment after reuniting. As tensions remain high at the resort, Uno begins to expose the truth behind his actions. | ||||
| 15 | "A Deadly Mission" | "Bomb" | December 12, 2025 | |
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Dado and his team send Liam on a dangerous mission to ensure Luna's safety. Rolando makes a desperate attempt to escape Lucas' clutches. | ||||
| 16 | "Mission Fallout" | "Revealed" | December 15, 2025 | |
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When Magnus tries to raise cash, Greta is force to reveal her secret. Dado and his gang gleefully watch on as the clock ticks down on Liam's fate. | ||||
| 17 | "The Disguise" | "Enemy" | December 16, 2025 | |
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After an officer dismisses his concerns, Marco Decides to head to La Playa Roja. Olsen ventures out in the aftermath and runs into a familiar face. | ||||
| 18 | "Hostage of Secrets" | "Escape" | December 17, 2025 | |
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The police return to the island for a classified high-stakes operation, while Greta's confession ignites conflict between Liam and Olsen. | ||||
| 19 | "Cornered" | "Rescued" | December 18, 2025 | |
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Greta and Magnus run into the gunmen, who are under orders to kill everyone on sight. A hostage overhears Dado outlining his heinous next move. | ||||
| 20 | "Breaking Point" | "Unite" | December 19, 2025 | |
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Olsen and Liam battle Uno's men, while Ben and Fin find help as the stumble upon Lt. Areza's team. Greta's mistake catches up with her. | ||||
| 21 | "Blueprints of Betrayal" | "TBA" | December 22, 2025 | |
| 22 | TBA | "TBA" | December 23, 2025 | |
| 23 | TBA | "TBA" | December 24, 2025 | |
| 24 | TBA | "TBA" | December 25, 2025 | |
| 25 | TBA | "TBA" | December 26, 2025 | |
Production
Development
This series was announced on August 15, 2025.[2] On September 1, 2025, Law Fajardo and Raymund Ocampo will serve as directors of this series.[3] Additionally, Andoy Ranay and Rico Navarro will join alongside other directors.[6]
Casting
Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri were announced as lead roles for this series. Joining the cast alongside are Maymay Entrata, Raymond Bagatsing, Joel Torre, Janice de Belen, and Lorna Tolentino.[2] Additionally, Nikki Valdez, Cris Villanueva, Zia Grace (whose just had starring Saving Grace few months ago), Freddie Webb, Sandy Andolong, Robert Seña, Levi Ignacio, Rubi Rubi, Inka Magnaye, Vangie Castillo, Sophie Reyes, Rikki Mae Davao, Rans Rifol, Maika Rivera, Lou Yanong, Marc Abaya, Bernard Palanca, Floyd Tena, Raven Molina, Gello Marquez, Iñigo Jose, Harvey Bautista, Kai Montinola, AC Bonifacio, and Emilio Daez are announced as part of the cast on September 1, 2025.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began on September 2025 at Misibis Bay Resort in Cagraray, Albay, which serves as the main location.[7]
Release
Marketing
A teaser trailer for the series has been released on September 25, 2025.[8] A full trailer was released on October 4, 2025.[4] Donny Pangilinan, Kyle Echarri, and Yassi Pressman promoted this series on ASAP on October 5, 2025.[9] A red carpet premiere was held at Trinoma on November 9, 2025.[1]
Broadcast
The series was originally going to release on October 17, 18, and 20, 2025, respectively.[4] However, it was moved to November 21, 2025 on Netflix, and iWant the following day, due to production delay.[10][6] It also premiered on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and other television channels & platforms on November 24, 2025.[6] The series consists of 80 episodes.[11]
Notes
References
- ^ a b Wang, Nickie (November 9, 2025). "Donny Pangilinan, Kyle Echarri spark fan frenzy at 'Roja' screening". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Brosas, Alex (August 15, 2025). "Trailer drops for new Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri series". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Bakbakang Donny-Kyle inaabangan, co-stars sa aksyon serye ipinakilala". journalnews.com.ph (in Tagalog). September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c "ABS-CBN series 'Roja' to stream first on Netflix before linear broadcast". Trendrod. October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, magkahiwalay pero parehong matagumpay ang projects". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ a b c "Donny, Kyle confront action-packed heist in ABS-CBN series 'Roja'". www.philstar.com. November 8, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 28, 2025). "Location ng teleserye ni Donny Pangilinan, pagmamay-ari ni Zaldy Co". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Kyle Echarri Fight to Survive in Action-Packed Teaser for Upcoming Series "ROJA" - When In Manila". 2025-09-26. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Donny at Kyle, may patikim!". The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). October 5, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "ABS-CBN series 'Roja' postpones premiere to November". Trendrod. October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, magkahiwalay pero parehong matagumpay ang projects". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Retrieved 2025-11-23.